Lily 2026

You can cut calla lilies from the plant by snipping the stem at the base with sharp, clean shears, and the best time to do it is when the spathe has fully unfurled but before the spadix becomes heavily pollen-covered.   Cutting calla lilies from the plant is a straightforward process that keeps your blooms … Read more

You can cut calla lilies from your garden with a sharp, clean pair of shears, and doing so is a wonderful way to bring their elegant beauty indoors.   When you cut calla lilies from garden beds, you’re not just gathering flowers for a vase, you’re also encouraging your plant to produce even more blooms. … Read more

You can cut brown flowers of peace lily by snipping the entire spent bloom and its stalk as close to the soil line as possible. This simple act not only cleans up the plant’s appearance but also redirects its energy back into producing fresh, healthy leaves and new white flowers. I’ll walk you through the … Read more

You cut back tiger lilies in the fall by waiting until after the first hard frost has blackened the foliage.   This timing is crucial because it allows the plant to send all its energy back down into the bulbs for next year’s growth.   When you cut back tiger lilies in the fall too … Read more

You cut back oriental lilies by waiting until the foliage has naturally yellowed and died back after blooming.   This is the most important rule because those green leaves are busy photosynthesizing and storing energy in the bulb for next year’s flowers.   If you cut back oriental lilies too soon, you risk weakening the … Read more